Box-loop



(No Model.)

M. L. HIGKLE.

. BOX LOOP. No. 374,068.- Patented Nov. 29, 1887.

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UNITED STATES P TENT GFFICE.

MARTIN LUTHER HIOKLE, OF DYSONS, OHIO.

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SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 374,068, dated November29, 3.887. 7' Application filed September 2,1887. Serial No. 248,586.(No model.) 4

My invention is an improved box-loop for retaining the free ends ofstraps secured by a buckle; and the invention seeks to provide animproved loop which will preserve its shape, render the insertion andremoval Oftheend of the strap easier, and which will present a bet.

ter appearance than the ordinary box-loop in common use.

The invention consists in certain features of construction and novelcombinations of parts, as will be hereinafter described and claimed.

In'the drawings, Figure 11s a perspective view of my loop as in use, thetop plate being shown open in dotted lines; and Fig. 2 is a detailperspective view of the box-loop.

In the use of the ordinary leather box-loop, as is well-known, itbecomes mashed by contact with the shafts or other parts of the vehicle,and in practice it is difficult to insert tugs or other heavy strapstherein, it being necessary to fold or loop the said strap up betweenthe buckle and the box-loop to permit the insertion of the end of thestrap in such loop.' Said looping or folding of the strap,in addition tobeing in a measure laborious,is injurious to the strap, and theinsertion of the end of suchlooped-up strap has a tendency to tear loosethe fastenings of the box-loop.

By my invention I form the box-loop with its top plate constructed toopen to enable the strap to be conveniently placed in and removed fromit, and provide it with a catch or fastening by which it may be securedclosed to retain the strap when so desired.

be plated, coated, or ornamented in any suitable manner desired. Thisloop A is formed 7 with a base'plate, 1, side plates, 2 3, extended upfrom the ends of said base-plate, andthe box-loop;

top. plate, 4. Such top plate is pivoted or hinged at one end at 5 tothe side plate 2,and is provided at its opposite end with a catch, 6, toengage the upper end of the side plate 3. This catch is of the varietycommonly used on albums and the like, and is easily moved by propermanipulation into and out of engagement with the side plate, but isproof against being opened by the action of the strap secured in thebox-loop.

The box-loop, it will be seen, is secured in rear of the buckle B,whichsecures the strap 0, which is designed to be retained by the The buckleB shown is an ordinary 0ne,and

it is manifest any desired form or construction of buckle may besubstituted for that shown without involving any departure from theinvention.

In operation, after the strap is secured by the buckle the top plate ofthe loop is opened, the strap placed in such loop,and the top platesecured. Manifestly two or more box-loops may be applied to each strap.a

The box-loop may be secured by a rivet or in other suitable manner.

' Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new is- 1. Theherein-described box-loop for harness use, having its interior fitted toreceive the strap, and having its top constructed to open to receive thetug or strap and to close and'secure such strap, substantially asdescribed, and for the purposes specified.

2. The combination of the strap,the buckle, and the box-loop,substantially as described, secured in rear of said buckle,and havingits top plate constructed to open to receive or permit the removal ofthe strap,and when closed, to retain said strap in the loop,substantially as described,and for the purposes specified.

MARTIN LUTHER HIOKLE.

